Queens’ Morning Roundup

Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 37 with a windchill as low as 25. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday night: Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 25 with a windchill as low as 18F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Tony Hawk/Rad Science

At the New York Hall of Science’s Tony Hawk/Rad Science find out how the physics of gravity, force, velocity and balance make radical tricks possible in action sports. This new exhibition shows how a visit to a local skatepark can demonstrate important physics principles. Explore over 25 interactive experiences including. Free with museum admission. Click here for more info or to submit an event of your own

School bus strike actually saving the city money, despite payouts to parents

A crippling school bus strike has forced the city to shell out millions of dollars to transport kids to school — but the strike has actually saved taxpayers money, the Daily News has learned. Read more: New York Daily News

1st round of Sandy relief funds being distributed

New York is getting nearly $3.5 billion in the first release of funds from the $50.5 billion emergency relief measure enacted last month for Superstorm Sandy victims. Read more: ABC New York

Major coastal storm could dump a foot of snow on tri-state by weekend

After a relatively mild winter in terms of snow accumulation, a looming powerful coastal storm threatens to bury the tri-state area by the weekend, forecasters say. Read more: NBC New York

Civic Virtue may be gone but not forgotten by Queens activists

The controversial Triumph of Civic Virtue statue may be long gone from Queens Boulevard but some local activists are still fighting to find how and why it was moved. Read more: New York Daily News